Graphic Arts Technician

Posted: Nov 27, 2024 Closing date of the competition: Dec 11, 2024

**Location**: Montreal (Balmoral) **Flexibility Profile**: On-site **Salary Range**: 6 - $60,275 to $74,064 (under review) **Position Status**: Temporary - Full-time, 3 months (37.5 hours per week) **Position Number**: 00337651 **Division**: Technologies **Department**: Technical Resources **Union Category**: SGCT

Are you passionate about great storytelling, about exploring the issues that matter, about pushing the boundaries in new audiovisual experiences? So are we. As Canada’s public producer and distributor, the National Film Board has been telling the country’s stories and pioneering breakthroughs in virtually every field of audiovisual content since 1939. But to do this, we need a team that truly reflects the richness and diversity of Canada. If you’d like to be a part of this team—and part of the NFB’s incredible legacy—we’d love to hear from you.

**SUMMARY OF DUTIES**

Participates in the production and management of visual materials. Supports the Technical Resources design team, ensuring high standards of quality and creativity in all deliverables. Informs internal and external collaborators about the technical, logístical and financial constraints on the processing and use of digital images, effects, titles and credits to foster a better understanding of the overall process. Helps establish service procedures and standards that promote excellence in technical and creative techniques as well as the integrity and high quality of the work process.

**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Assists in the production of graphic designs for various media, including print, digital and social media platforms.
- Responds to multiple product requests from internal collaborators (e.g., Production, Marketing, social media and Technical Resources teams) that require specific formats to be used on a wide variety of distribution platforms.
- Produces, digitizes and transforms images and drawings.
- Prepares files for various platforms, including social media, print and web, and ensures that specifications and colour standards are met.
- Ensures the quality and consistency of all deliverables by respecting established standards, budget constraints and deadlines.
- Operates and maintains graphic production equipment, including printers, scanners and computers.
- On occasion, collaborates with designers and marketing teams to create visually appealing layouts and graphics.
- Troubleshoots technical issues related to graphic production and helps find effective solutions.
- Stays up to date on industry trends and technology to enhance production processes and output.
- Ensures product elements are available for NFB distribution and manages digital archiving and filing of production files.

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**
- College diploma in commercial arts, graphic arts or equivalent;
- Proficiency in graphic design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, DreamWeaver);
- Strong understanding of colour theory, typography and layout design principles;
- Experience in print production and prepress processes is an asset;
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines;
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment;
- Ability to develop procedures and appropriate working tools and to collaborate on the implementation of a project;
- Working knowledge of production methods for films, videos and interactive multimedia products;
- Good knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
- Knowledge of After Effects, Premiere Pro and Avid Media Composer is an asset;
- Bilingualism in the official languages (French and English), both orally and in writing.

**PERSONAL QUALITIES**
- Initiative, autonomy, adaptability, strong orientation towards customer service and working collaboratively;
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, with an organized, meticulous, structured and disciplined approach to work;
- Interest in continuous learning and development.
- The NFB is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. Feel free to advise us of any accommodation needs._
- Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted._